A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Cushman family of Austria.
Reg. 6551 · Austrian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
crabSteadfast defence that yields no ground
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'or à un scorpion de sa., posé en pal, la tête en bas. Cq. cour. C.: une canette de sa., tenant en son bec une rose d'arg., tigée et feuillée de sin.”
Austriac. 1772
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Map of Austria showing where the Cushman arms are recorded
The Cushman arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1772.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1772
Granting Authority for the Cushman Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Austria when the Cushman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Cushman Family in Austria
The Cushman name has roots that stretch back to the mountainous regions of Central Europe, with documented evidence placing family members in the Tyrol area by 1772. During this period, the family lived in a landscape defined by rugged Alpine terrain and shifting political borders. Many families in this region were deeply connected to the land, often working as skilled tradespeople or farmers who adapted to the harsh conditions of the high valleys. As the family moved and evolved over the centuries, the name became a marker of their specific ancestral history within these Germanic-speaking territories. This early presence in Tyrol suggests that the family was part of the vibrant cultural exchange that characterized the heart of Europe during the eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Kuss
A German term referring to a kiss or an affectionate greeting.
This name
CushmanDerived from a nickname for an affectionate person or someone who frequently kissed.
also spelled
Kusmann
Cusman
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
crabSteadfast defence that yields no ground
crabSteadfast defence that yields no ground
